Easy Seafood & Basil Alfredo - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 ounces linguine, uncooked
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
1 1 lb bay scallops or 1 lb crabmeat
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1 cup whole milk
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed
1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Preparation

Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain.
While pasta is cooking, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Sprinkle garlic salt over shrimp and cook in butter until shrimp turn pink, about 2 minutes.
Add milk and heat just to boiling; stir in cream cheese and basil.
Reduce heat and stir constantly until cream cheese is melted.
Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese.
Toss hot pasta with the sauce and transfer to serving dish.
Serve immediately.